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ignxbox: Doom 3 Review
- Thread starter Ryudo
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, I'm absolutely love doom 1 and 2 on the xbox, still hardly touched doom 3!Musashi Wins!
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SpokkX said:
Special Only!
m0dus said:
Huh? I do get it. Doom 3 isn't hardly doing anything above Direct X 7 specs at all. Therefore that is why I'm saying the Xbox is able to pull this game off fairly well.
I haven't even talked about the game yet. If I would I will tell you that Doom 3 is fun, but it feels limited. Co-op mode is nice, but the fact of the matter is that the gameplay in Doom 3 gets stale about 6-7 hours in. The game goes from tense to boring because the same pop out of the closet-a-thon bullshit keeps on occuring. Decent game if you can stay into it though. Hell, I may still double dip on this game because it sounds like some of the boring stuff from the PC version has been cut and co-op mode with the older Doom games sounds inticing.
This game is getting overrated because of how decent the Xbox version is. But at least this review is a little easier to swallow. Moreso than that XBN/1up review which is one of the worst written reviews of all time.
FrenchMovieTheme
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good game so far, the graphics are especially nice. but damn the fucking online Deathmatch multiplayer was laggy as fuck. and the interface to setup deathmatch isn't that great.
it takes about 15 seconds to find a match, then you click on join, then it takes another 15 seconds to tell you the match is no longer there. hopefully they get that part straightened out.
p.s. the original dooms are on the same disk. i played doom 2 for a bit. man i remember the graphics being a lot better. but what can you do, still a classic
it takes about 15 seconds to find a match, then you click on join, then it takes another 15 seconds to tell you the match is no longer there. hopefully they get that part straightened out.
p.s. the original dooms are on the same disk. i played doom 2 for a bit. man i remember the graphics being a lot better. but what can you do, still a classic
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Deleted member 1235
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are the graphics worse in co-op? that's the only mode I played, but when you kill stuff, it's like their skeleton pops out and all their skin disappears, looked kind of odd.
Musashi Wins!
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StRaNgE said:
Offline only.
:lol
I must have just been imagining my PC running doom 3 at High Quality 1280x1024, absolute rock solid 60 fps, and in all the original PC levels without anything toned down. My Audigy 2 ZS and Klipsch 5.1s sounding awesome was clearly a figment of my imagination as well.
My PC is better than average, but even then a modest PC with a 9600 Pro to a 6600 GT easily goes beyond Xbox.
And before someone again says Xbox is more efficient...it is. I'm not arguing against that at all. When you strip down the game and design it specifically for a static piece of hardware, of course it's going to be more efficient.
Gamespot review in. Finally a sub 9 score:
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action...m3_vr_xb1_040105.asx&tag=gs_hp_flashtop_media
8.6
Sounds about right for an improved version of Doom 3 including co-op. Considering that the competitive multiplayer modes are still lackluster, as they were in the PC version.
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action...m3_vr_xb1_040105.asx&tag=gs_hp_flashtop_media
8.6
Sounds about right for an improved version of Doom 3 including co-op. Considering that the competitive multiplayer modes are still lackluster, as they were in the PC version.
Alex
Member
I'm trying to decide between this and Unreal Championship 2 as filler around Phantom Dust and Jade Empire, hmm.
However, the fact that I don't know any game playing folks around here anymore for the older Dooms, in conjunction with the fact that no one at GAF seems to be interested in setting up online co-oping for D3 isn't very enticing.
I would like to play the older Dooms finally, however, and finally sit down and play through D3 though. co-op or not.
However, the fact that I don't know any game playing folks around here anymore for the older Dooms, in conjunction with the fact that no one at GAF seems to be interested in setting up online co-oping for D3 isn't very enticing.
I would like to play the older Dooms finally, however, and finally sit down and play through D3 though. co-op or not.
If you are looking forward to some nice competitive online play go with Unreal Championship 2. It'll smash Doom 3's pathetic competitive multiplayer play into the ground.
It doesn't look like the competitive aspect of Doom III multiplayer was addressed at all in the xbox version. The PC version is extremely lackluster online with the limited number of maps and users.
It doesn't look like the competitive aspect of Doom III multiplayer was addressed at all in the xbox version. The PC version is extremely lackluster online with the limited number of maps and users.
M3wThr33 said:
...because I believe PC gamers throw around the idea of a "rock solid" 60 fps a bit too much when I know it isn't possible in certain games. There is no PC available that can run Doom 3 at a perfect 60 fps + v-sync in the highest detail settings (or even slightly below that).
Just something that has always bugged me...
I wasn't trying to come off as an ass, but it is much deserved for someone that believes the Xbox version looks better than any PC running it.
dark, I think there are PCs that can handle it easily. There's dual GPU 6800 Ultras, and Doom 3 will take advantage of dual processor systems. I dunno if there's an SLI + dual processor mobo, but surely a dual core 6800 Ultra in SLI can do it.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
um, the xbox version looks better than doom 3 does on my PC. my PC is appox. 5 years old. what say you now?
I HAVE A DUAL K5R4X2 PROCESSING MODULATOR WITH 8 GB RAM PLUS A FRONTSIDE 8402K CACHE GENERATOR AND MY FLUCTUATOR OVERCLOCKS THE 9GHZ PROCESSING BUS BY A QUANTITIATIVE AMOUNT OF X TO THE 9TH POWER! YOU LOSE XBOX
but, in other news, i played more of doom 3 online deathmatch and it is actually pretty fun. i personally hosted 4 player deathmatch and there was no lag at all. it's no halo 2 but it is a nice diversion. i haven't played any co-op online yet but in due time i will. i like the single player a lot
Alex
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I think I'll just nab D3 on the cheap later on. I really do wanna try some online co-op eventually, though. In something that isn't a dipstick Tom Clancy game at least, running on Ubi Soft's lowest bidder network code.
And yeah, UC2 is crazy different. I'm really interested in it, but not many other folks seem to be, doh.
And yeah, UC2 is crazy different. I'm really interested in it, but not many other folks seem to be, doh.
How the hell is your PC relevant? Mine was relevant because it negated his belief by example.
The guy made the claim that the xbox version looked better than any PC he saw running it. Giving that kind of information is just blantant fanboyism because he'd have to have seen only slow PCs running it.
And such a PC to run it smoothly can be made, tho there may be the occassionaly once in every 15 minutes slight drop below 60. In that case I don't think any game qualifies as a solid 60fps.
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2315&p=4
Played a bit of Doom 3 co-op earlier and I was immediately reminded of all the stuff I didn't care about in this game. Claustrophobia, lackluster impact from weapons, backtracking, and logs(now with bonus loading!). Had a really choppy go with it too, but it coulda been the host connection.
It looks and sounds FANTASTIC however, and there is something to be said about playing this game in the palm of your hand with full-on rumble. Extremely faithful and competent portjob.
Doom1/2 really surprised me moreso though. Beyond the dated visuals and strange momentum-sliding due to how fast you run about, they are pretty excellent on the box. I actually look forward to co-op. The music is awesome too, not like that junk in DW5.
Oh and the ladder animations in co-op :lol :lol :lol :lol
It looks and sounds FANTASTIC however, and there is something to be said about playing this game in the palm of your hand with full-on rumble. Extremely faithful and competent portjob.
Doom1/2 really surprised me moreso though. Beyond the dated visuals and strange momentum-sliding due to how fast you run about, they are pretty excellent on the box. I actually look forward to co-op. The music is awesome too, not like that junk in DW5.
Oh and the ladder animations in co-op :lol :lol :lol :lol
CrimsonSkies
Member
The collector's edition is very well done on the Xbox. Screw the haters. If you don't like Doom 3. Find a thread on a game you like. Jebus. Idiots.
Sysgen said:
Yeah no kid'n...i get a kick out of guys on the net tha floss their pc specs like they are hung like a horse lol...i guess wha ever makes them feel manly...more power to them!11 :lol
By the way..doom3 on the xbox rocks hard and looks pretty damn good compared to any high end pc..including mine which drawfs mr cool daddy teh_pwn's :lol
Doom 3 may not blow away the PC game running on a much more powerful system, but it's one of the most visually impressive console games on the market right now.
Personally, I honestly prefer Doom 3's "look" on the PC to other FPSs. The Source Engine looks fantastic, but everything looks so dull and flat. The Hell levels in Doom 3 are jaw dropping.
Personally, I honestly prefer Doom 3's "look" on the PC to other FPSs. The Source Engine looks fantastic, but everything looks so dull and flat. The Hell levels in Doom 3 are jaw dropping.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
yes there is an in-game lightness setting that you can adjust
TekunoRobby
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Because no Doom thread can be complete without this link, I present to you, the Doom Comic:
http://doomworld.com/10years/doomcomic/
http://doomworld.com/10years/doomcomic/
FrenchMovieTheme
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black button = PDA
white button = flash light
white button = flash light